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  • Ellsworth wraps up CFC

    The results are in and Airmen and civilian employees on Ellsworth Air Force Base have contributed more to the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign, a program which allows federal employees to promote and support charitable giving, then in 2009.Airmen and civilian employees on Ellsworth Air Force Base had

  • 30 years spent taking care of Airmen

    Airmen, coworkers, family and friends of Chief Master Sgt. Clifton Cole, 28th Bomb Wing command chief, gathered at the Dakota's Club, Dec. 3, to pay tribute and recognize him for his 30 years of service."Some leaders come and go. Not only did he always make a good impression, he made a difference in

  • Christmas trees come to Ellsworth

    Outdoor Recreation received 293 Christmas trees, which were donated by Kansas tree growers to Ellsworth families, Dec. 3, as part of the "Trees for Airmen" program.Once the trees arrived, spouses of deployed Airmen were given first pick."My son is happy we are getting a real tree this year," said

  • Ellsworth Airman found dead in off base home

    Staff Sgt. Ira Kaur, assigned to the Air Force Financial Services Center here, was found dead in his off-base residence, Nov. 28. Sergeant Kaur, a military pay technician stationed at Ellsworth since August 2007, died from apparent gunshot wounds. "We mourn the loss of a valued member of Team

  • Ellsworth wins community spirit award

    A B-1B Lancer wrapped in 10,000 lights delighted thousands in a parade in Rapid City Nov. 27 and the team responsible was recognized for their efforts. The B-1 was the main attraction of the Ellsworth AFB float, which participated in the Festival of Lights Parade, a nighttime parade held annually in

  • Chiefs among Airmen

    In a celebration at the Dakota's club here, Nov. 18, six Airmen were recognized for their selection to the rank of chief master sergeant. Chief master sergeants are the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the Air Force - comprising only one percent of the total enlisted force structure. "It's more

  • Operation Warmheart gives back

    First sergeants gathered to give back to their Airmen by preparing care packages full of nonperishable food, Nov. 14.Every year since 2000, the Ellsworth community has donated Thanksgiving food items such as pie mixes and gift certificates for turkey or ham to be distributed among Airmen in need.